According to a 11 Mar 1845 UK General Registrar Office marriage certificate, a William Williams and Mary Griffiths were married in the Dowlais Church in Glamorganshire, Wales. William's father was listed as Edward and Mary's as Thomas. Unfortunately the age of William and Mary was just listed as "of full age," so there is still some uncertainty. That said, William and Mary's first son was named Edward, and he was born in 1846, the year after this particular marriage. William and Mary were married by a E. Jenkins, and the marriage witnesses were a Joseph Davies and Margaret Morgan. Everyone but Jenkins left their mark, indicating that they were illiterate. William's profession was listed as a labourer.
A fellow Cardiganshire researcher, named Annie, discovered that a Edward Williams and Mary Edwards who were married 20 Dec 1812 in Llanddewi Brefi had a son who was born 29 Jan 1816, but the son's name was not listed. Since William was born c1816, it is plausible that this could be his parents.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
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